Queen Elizabeth National Park & Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Experience.
6 Days Uganda Gorilla &Wildlife Safari combines Uganda’s most iconic wildlife experiences — the savannah game drives of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the legendary mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It is a perfectly balanced safari designed for travelers who want both classic African wildlife (Big Four style experience) and a deep rainforest primate adventure in one seamless itinerary. From lions on open plains to gorillas in dense jungle, this safari delivers Uganda’s most powerful wildlife contrast in just six days.
Overview
Discover the ultimate Uganda safari adventure with this 6-day gorilla trekking and wildlife tour, combining the breathtaking savannah landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park with the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This expertly designed itinerary offers a perfect balance of classic African game drives and once-in-a-lifetime mountain gorilla encounters, making it one of the best Uganda safari packages for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
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Queen Elizabeth Safaris Bwindi
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Itinerary
Experience the best of Uganda in this 6-day gorilla trekking and wildlife safari, combining the iconic Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This short yet comprehensive itinerary takes you from exciting game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise to the unforgettable experience of tracking mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Perfect for travelers seeking a well-balanced Uganda safari, this tour offers diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural encounters in one seamless journey.
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and warm welcome by your safari guide. Transfer to Kampala for overnight stay. This day is designed for rest, preparation, and safari briefing before the adventure begins.
Accommodation (Kampala)
Midrange:
🟢 Cassia Lodge
🟢Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Luxury
🟢 Kampala Serena Hotel
🟢 Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
After breakfast, depart for western Uganda. The journey takes 8–9 hours through scenic countryside. Stop at the famous Uganda Equator for photography, followed by lunch in Mbarara with local flavors. Continue through rolling hills and arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening for a sunset game drive.
Accommodation (Queen Elizabeth National Park)
Midrange
🟢 Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
🟢 Enganzi Game Lodge
Luxury
🟢Mweya Safari Lodge
🟢 Elephant Plains Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early morning game drive across Kasenyi plains offers chances to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and warthogs.
After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel inside Queen Elizabeth National Park — one of Africa’s richest wildlife waterways. Expect hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of bird species along the shores.
Return to lodge for relaxation.
Accommodation (Queen Elizabeth National Park)
Midrange
🟢Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
🟢Enganzi Game Lodge
Luxury
🟢Mweya Safari Lodge
🟢Full Board
After breakfast, depart for southwestern Uganda through beautiful crater lakes and mountain scenery. Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the afternoon — home of the mountain gorillas. In the evening, enjoy the Batwa cultural experience, where you meet the indigenous forest people, learn their traditions, dances, and history.
Accommodation (Bwindi)
Midrange
🟢 Four Gorillas Lodge
🟢 The Haven Lodge Buhoma
Luxury
🟢 Mahogany Springs Lodge
🟢 Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After early breakfast, report for briefing at Bwindi park headquarters. Begin your trek through dense rainforest — duration can be 2 to 6 hours depending on gorilla movement. Once you locate the gorilla family, you spend one magical hour observing them in their natural
environment — feeding, playing, and interacting. This is the highlight of the entire safari and a life-changing wildlife experience.
Return to lodge for rest.
Accommodation (Bwindi)
Midrange
🟢 Four Gorillas Lodge
🟢 The Haven Lodge Buhoma
Luxury
🟢 Mahogany Springs Lodge
🟢 Buhoma Lodge
🟢Full Board
After breakfast, begin return journey to Kampala and onward to Entebbe International Airport. Stop for lunch en route and visit the Uganda Equator for souvenirs and photography. Arrive in the evening for departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Important Information
Cost Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation for 5 nights as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner where indicated)
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- All park entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Fuel and ground transportation
- Equator stopover experience
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Cost Excludes
- International flights (arrival and departure)
- Uganda visa fees (approx. $50 per person)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Alcoholic drinks and soft beverages
- Tips and gratuities for driver and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Optional activities not included in itinerary
- Medical or emergency evacuation costs
Frequently Asked Questions
The safari package includes a private 4×4 vehicle, professional English-speaking guide, accommodation for 5 nights, meals as per itinerary, game drives, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, gorilla trekking permit, park entrance fees, airport transfers, and bottled drinking water.
The price for this 6-day Uganda safari starts from $2550 per person, depending on accommodation choice (midrange or luxury) and travel season.
The safari begins with arrival at Entebbe International Airport and typically ends in Kampala or Entebbe, where travelers are dropped off for departure.
Visitors can expect to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species during game drives and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Gorilla trekking can take between 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family, and involves walking through dense rainforest terrain, making moderate fitness important.
Yes, the gorilla trekking permit is included in the package, allowing you to spend one hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Uganda safaris can be done year-round, but the best time is during the dry seasons (June–September and December–February) when wildlife viewing and trekking conditions are more favorable.
The safari offers both midrange and luxury accommodations in Kampala, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi, allowing travelers to choose based on comfort and budget.
The drive takes approximately 8–9 hours, with scenic stops including the Uganda Equator and lunch in Mbarara along the way.
This safari is popular because it combines classic savannah wildlife experiences with unique gorilla trekking in Bwindi, offering a complete and diverse Uganda adventure in just six days.
Bwindi Forest
Why This is a Best-Selling Safari
This safari is one of our most popular Uganda itineraries because it perfectly combines wildlife
diversity, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable primate encounters in a single journey.
✔ Combines savannah wildlife and rainforest experience in one itinerary
✔ Includes Uganda’s top destinations: Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable
National Park
✔ Offers a strong wildlife contrast — from lions and elephants to mountain gorillas
✔ Well-balanced 6-day itinerary with comfortable travel pacing
✔ High emotional value through rare wildlife encounters and cultural experiences
✔ Strong appeal for international markets including Europe, USA, and Asia
This safari is highly recommended for travelers who want a complete Uganda experience in a limited
time.
